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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.96, 37,629.90 and 16,652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.96, 37,629.90 and 16,652.43 is: 22,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.96 : 37,629.90 = 16,652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.96/37,629.90 = 16,652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.96x = 37,629.90 × 16,652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.96x = 626,629,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,629,275.66/27,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.37

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